Makita LCT203W 10.8-Volt, Impressive power and..

Overall Rating4.674.674.674.674.67

Impressive power and performance.

This drill and impact driver combo is impressive. They have lot of power, comparable (beter) than most 12v nicad or lithium tools out there. For small to medium drilling or screw/bolt driving, these are just what you need. I currently own Makita 18V LXT tools and have been using Bosch 10.8 V Litheon drill (PS-20), impact driver (PS-40) and right angle I-driver (PS-10) before I try this new Makita combo. They are very similiar in size and power. But I found both Makita drill and impact driver has little more power and feel better in my hands than Bosch tools. They are all good tools and and you can’t go wrong with either brand. I love these small, light weight tools that pack with power for 95% of my work.

Update (2/6/2012): This item is currently on sale here for the lowest price I’ve seen. I also found some auctions for this item here.

The featured review for this product, Makita LCT203W 10.8-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Two-Piece Combo Kit Tools & Hardware, was written by K. Nguyen.

The average rating for this item is 4.7 out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.

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Reviews (3)

K. Nguyen

April 9th, 2010 at 8:14 am    


Overall Rating44444

Impressive power and performance.
Rated 4 stars.


Barslash J

April 10th, 2010 at 3:43 am    


Overall Rating55555

Good little set!
I am a cabinetbuilder through trade. I have the Makita LXT set for several years owned and love them, but then I saw this little sweet and had to have it. They are small, lightweight, convenient and soooo! Powerful little guys too. I have the set for a week now owned and have used it almost every day. The implications of doing just as much power as the 18V LXT, but of course the battery life is less what is expected. They are compact enough to fit in tight spaces, like closets, and easy enough that you can use it all day without tiring. I will update this after a while, so everyone knows how they perform for longer periods.


ljny

April 10th, 2010 at 4:20 am    


Overall Rating55555

Great Compact Pair of Tools
Makita LCT203W 10.8-Volt 2-Tool Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit

I purchased this combination in order to do some light internal repair and remodeling with occasional heavier duty work doing outdoor construction with pressure treated lumber. Most of the prior reviews talked about the small and light size, and this does make the tools very easy to use and even slip in a jacket pocket or a tool belt.

However, none of the other reviews provided much indication of the battery life, which is a question with the less than 18V models. My experience in doing a wooden bridge today was as follows: the impact driver quickly drove about 30 3 inch screws through pressure treated 2 x 4s into 2 x 6s before running out of juice. The drill did somewhat better, pre-drilling about 125 holes in the 2 x 4s with a 5/32 bit, and we ran out of bridge before that battery ran out.

Good power in both cases, as driving long screws drains any battery fast. It is interesting that in using the impact driver as it gets a little lower on power, you can see the driver action as the screw stops rotating just long enough to notice in between each strike. And as with other impact tools, there is little twisting pressure on your wrist while in use. On the other hand, the tool is significantly louder than a drill, and when using in a small space like an empty closet, probably would be a good idea to use ear plugs or other protection.


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